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The Axcess Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body OCTOBER 2017 Do You Need Relief FromYour Arthritis Pain? TakeTheNext StepWithPhysical Therapy
Study Shows How to Relieve OA Pain Inamedicalstudy,83patientswithosteoarthritiswere assigned to receive either hands-on physical therapy (treatment group) or a pill that actually did nothing to help theirpainwithout themknowing(placebogroup). Testsweredone tomeasurehowwell thepeoplewere doing 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results werevery impressivewith thepatientswhohadhands-
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Roshanda Hullum Front Desk Coordinator
There are few people Axcess patients know better than our Front Desk Coordinator Roshanda Hullum. Having worked in the healthcare field for more than 15 years,
their pain, mobility and function.
Aaron Fuerst PT, DPT, CWCE Here’s great information for those suffering with Osteoarthritis (OA)
Roshanda came to Axcess two years ago and has become an asset to our group. Specializing in insurance authorization and pre-certification, Roshanda goes above and beyond to not only careforpatientswhen theycome intoouroffice,butcarefor them in our operations department as well. We recently sat down with Roshanda to find out more about her. Q: What do you enjoy the most about your job? I love interacting with the patients that come in to our office. I only get a chance to spend a few minutes with each one, but it is interesting to see how they improve over time. I love having a few minutes to chat with them before they go back and get to know a little more about them. Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? Right now I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration so that keeps me busy outside of work. I love to hang out with my friends and family as much as I can and catch up on my TV shows. Q: Tell me about your most memorable vacation. I had the chance to spend a week in Jamaica. It was so beautiful, thebeacheswereamazingand thepeoplewerewarmandfriendly. Q: What is your favorite food? Probably pasta. Q: Where do you see yourself in five years? IhopetohavegraduatedwithmyBAandseewherethatopportunity takes me.
By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and faster with much less, or completely resolved pain. Their jointstiffness,achesandmobilityhad improved by55%ascomparedtothegroupwhohadnotreatment. At one year, patients in the treatment group still were doing great in
terms of less pain and more mobility. Other benefits included lessneedforsurgerywithonly 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis, our physical therapy treatments relieve your pain. Isn’t it time you did something about your pain and movement? Call us today to learn more aboutourARTHRITISPROGRAMsowecanmake a positive difference in your life. Annalsof InternalMedicine:February1,2000vol.132no.3173-181. GailD.Deyle,MPT;NancyE.Henderson,PhD,MPT;RobertL.Matekel, MPT; Michael G. Ryder, MPT; Matthew B. Garber, MPT; and Stephen C.Allison,PhD,MPT,ECS
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YouCanRelieveYOURArthritisPain 6Essential TipsToHelpYour ArthritisPain “What Can I Do To Gain Pain Relief Independently?”
2. Weight loss Maintaining your recommended weight or losing weight if you are overweight can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear & insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insolescan reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces Forosteoarthritiswithassociatedknee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat & cold Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our specialists.
When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis becauseofstiff joints,musclesandother tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized physical therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love : 1. Education & self-management When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own.
6. Exercise Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do is the key.Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction. There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis. Fun & Games
Practice News
CONGRATULATIONS! Over a period of three years, Aaron Fuerst PT,DPT,CWCE, FAAOMPT has completed his Fellowship training in orthopedic manual physical therapy through the North American Institute of Manual Therapists (NAIOMT), an accredited Fellowship program under the American Physical Therapy Association. Under the direction and mentorship of world renowned physical therapists from Britain, Canada and the United States, Aaron completed rigorous
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academic coursework and hands-on training. This training specifically focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions utilizing specific manual therapy techniques including spine and extremity manipulation. Aaron will be recognized by the American Academy of Orhopedic ManualTherapists (AAOMPT) annual Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Thursday October 26th, 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Have YouMet Your Deductible Yet? Have you met your annual insurance deductible? If you have, your therapy may be free. How do you check to see if your deductible has been met? You can call your insurance and ask them or you can call us and we will gladly check your benefits for you.
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The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
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Your BodyWasMade For Better Things ThanSufferingFromPain! There are many studies and patient success stories promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert therapists are trained specifically in treating patients suffering from osteoarthritis and work to obtain optimal results.
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